The PetFriendlyOffice.com blog: unique, valuable tips supporting your mission to provide pet-related employee benefits

Written by me, your Chief Pet-Friendly Officer ... you'll find inspiration and guidance here through success stories, viewpoints from the field, and much more.

If you’re in HR or you’re in charge of staffing, read on! You’ll find ideas to brighten or even transform your work culture by offering pet-related employee benefits. If you’re ready to explore the 5 top benefits, get your FREE copy:

Pets in the Workplace Policy Considerations from HR Expert Kellie Olah

Prepare for all considerations as you create a clear, detailed pet workplace policy. By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com • 11/14/2025 “Don’t overlook insurance coverage. Many general liability policies have exclusions for incidents involving animals. Consult your legal counsel or business advisor to ensure you’re fully compliant and protected before moving forward.”

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What Sparked Me to Become a Chief Pet-Friendly Officer

As pet-related benefits grow in demand, I’m called to help HR managers and others provide the best benefits for retaining and attracting talent By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com • 11/11/25 “My calling was sparked by my long career in the pet/veterinary industry, and by something else that recently happened.” With a

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Survey Says Bring Pet Insurance to Goodwin Motor Group

An overwhelming number of employees indicated they wanted pet insurance By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com “It’s a low lift item that adds value to our benefit package.” Goodwin Motor Group, with five locations in Maine and New Hampshire, surveyed its 190 employees in 2024 about their benefits package. Jody Savage, SPHR,

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Dog-ON-It-Parks Creates Pet Amenities for Big and Small Companies

Employees at Google, Chewy, and other companies enjoy their small outdoor pet parks complete with play and relief areas By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com “Google asked us to create custom, colorful hydrants for their employee dog park.” As I explore the great wide world of pet-related employee benefits for you, I

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This Pet-Centered Office is a Joy for MD Architects

Guessing which four-legged trot they hear coming down the hall is always a fun surprise. By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com “As an animal care design firm, animals are at the center of what we do. Pets in the office bring another level of happiness to the studios.” All kinds of big

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The Animal Arts Approach to Creating Pet-Friendly Offices

Barking and barfing may happen, but the benefits far outweigh an occasional hurdle. By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com “Pets make us better people. You smile and laugh EVERY day when there’s an animal in your space. That is such a huge benefit.” As your Chief Pet-Friendly Officer at PetFriendlyOffice.com, I’m always

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